Baringo Honey · Farmer Training

Two-Day Beekeeping Training

A practical course for smallholder farmers and beginners who want to start beekeeping, manage hives safely, and harvest honey sustainably.

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At a glance

Clear foundations — not a lecture dump. You leave ready to take the next practical steps.

Duration

2 days · about 6–7 hours per day, with breaks, discussion, and short practical demos where possible.

Who it is for

Smallholder farmers and beginners interested in starting beekeeping in their community.

Goal

Start and manage hives safely, understand the bee value chain, and harvest products sustainably.

What you will learn

Core skills covered across the two days.

Bee biology & behaviour Pollination & farm benefits Hives & equipment Apiary & floral calendar Inspection & colony care Pests, stings & hygiene Harvesting & quality honey Simple record keeping

Course outline

A high-level view of both days. Full session details are shared when you inquire.

Day 1

Bee basics, importance & starting up

  • Bee colony structure, behaviour, and calm approach
  • Why beekeeping matters — pollination and extra income
  • Hive types, protective gear, and essential tools
  • Apiary siting, floral calendar, and dry-season feeding
  • Wrap-up, local Q&A, and simple homework
Day 2

Management, products & harvesting

  • Safe hive inspection and populating a hive
  • Dividing / uniting colonies and feeding bees
  • Stings, pests, predators, and basic disease prevention
  • Honey & wax products, quality harvest, and records
  • Next steps, certificates, and follow-up contacts

Certificates and follow-up support are part of the closing session.

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Message us on WhatsApp for upcoming dates, group size, and venue details — or send a short note through our contact page.

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